VR Design Trota Superba 1/0 Reel 2 3/4" (Brook and Brown) 1 Weight The original owner's name is

The original owner's name is printed on the butt along with the usual rod information

It was simply the result of me cleaning the reel

Numbers 9 and 10 were later made by John as favors but also included both Halstead and Gallas die stamps

Curved lettering from the 1930s

All ferrules fit together tightly and securely

VR Design Trota Superba 1/0 Reel 2 3/4" (Brook and Brown) 1 Weight The original owner's name isA VR Design (Vlad Rachenko) Trota Superba fly reel in 1 0 size, 2 3 4" diameter and with a neutral bias. Mint unused condition. Serial #12. Handsome raised pillar design with a silver anodized frame and brass foot with stainless pillars. Black handle with a polished handle. As with many of Vlad's other classic models this one has knurling on the spool edge which allows for light palming. Vlad made these for a collaboration with Gray Wolf rods under